Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to a PDF with control over position, font size, margin and starting number.
Quick answer: Add page numbers to a PDF with control over position, font size, margin and starting number.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
- Drop the PDF, pick a position (e.g. bottom center), set the font size and margin, and click Download numbered PDF. Numbers are drawn on every page in one go.
- Can I start numbering from a specific page?
- Yes. Toggle "Skip the first page" to leave the cover blank, and use "Start numbering at" to set whatever number the first numbered page should be (handy for reports with a separate cover sheet).
- Can I choose the position and font size?
- Yes. Pick from six positions (top-left/center/right and bottom-left/center/right). Font size is in points (typically 10-14) and margin sets how far from the page edge the number sits.
- Does it work on scanned PDFs?
- Yes. The page number is drawn on top of the existing page content, regardless of whether that content is text or a scanned image.
- Will it change the original page content?
- No, only the page number is added. The original text, images and layout are untouched.
- Is it free?
- Yes. No signup, no watermark, no page limit.
- Are my files stored?
- No. Your PDF never leaves your device — numbering happens entirely in your browser.
- Can I add page numbers on mobile?
- Yes. Works on iPhone and Android in any modern browser.
- Can I skip the cover page?
- Yes. Toggle "Skip the first page" — the first page stays blank and numbering starts on page 2 (or whichever "Start numbering at" value you set).
- Can I show "Page X of Y"?
- Yes. Toggle "Show X of Y" to display the total alongside each page number, so readers can see how far along they are.